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This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and its affiliates for auditing services. The selected auditing firm will perform yearly audits of consolidated financial statements, prepare IRS Form 990 and Pennsylvania Form BCO-10, and conduct yearly audits for retirement plans for a period of three years, starting with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. PHMC is a nonprofit public health institute serving the Philadelphia region since 1972. The RFP requires auditors to comply with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), Yellow Book, OMB Circulars A-110, and Uniform Guidance A-133. Successful proposers must also adhere to HIPAA requirements and execute a Business Associates Agreement (BAA) and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Additionally, any company performing services at sites with minor children will need to obtain specific clearances at their own expense. Proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory qualifications, experience, completeness, timeliness, and cost. Key dates include: RFP dissemination on April 10th, 2026; questions due by April 24th, 2026; proposal submissions by April 30th, 2026, 5:00 PM EST; vendor interviews the week of May 4th-11th, 2026; and decision deadline by May 20th, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PennBid. PHMC also emphasizes its commitment to supplier inclusion, promoting business opportunities for disadvantaged, minority, and small businesses.
The bid notice states that vendor submissions are due by April 30th, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. close date: apr 30th 2026, 5: 00 pm edt
The bid notice states that proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory qualification of the auditor and experience, completeness, timely basis, and cost. Proposals will be evaluated based on: mandatory qualification of the auditor and experience qualifications and experience shall be judged based on the proposers technical experience, and on the proposed audit teams experience and professional education. this criteria will include an evaluation of the amount and relevant of notforprofit auditing work performed by the proposer. completeness all proposals will be thoroughly reviewed to ensure that they are complete and accurate and contain all required attachments. phmc will evaluate the proposals responsiveness by clearly stating an understanding of the work to be performed and the capacity to provide consultative services as needed during the audit year. timely basis firm will be evaluated based on the schedule provided with the audit proposal. cost all proposals that pass the above criteria, and provide a satisfactory service level, will then be ranked based upon least total cost.
The bid notice requires proposers to submit an affirmation that they are properly licensed for public practice as a certified public accountant in the state of Pennsylvania, meet independence requirements, and do not have a record of substandard audit work. each proposer must submit an affirmation that the proposer is properly licensed for public practice as a certified public accountant in the state of pennsylvania. each proposer must submit an affirmation that the proposer meets the independence requirements of the standards for audits of governmental organizations, programs, activities and functions, published by the us general accounting office, comptroller general. each proposer must submit an affirmation that the respondent does not have a record of substandard audit work.
